Role determination for network devices

Details Role determination for network devices Role determination for network devices

2008-02-22

2011-12-20

Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2464)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Control of data admission to the network

C370S330000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08081568

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for selecting authentication roles when establishing a link between devices in a secure network are provided. By assigning role levels to devices, devices may be more likely to assume a preferred role when establishing a link. For example, during a negotiation process, each device may establish a timer value based on their role level. Each device may initiate a timer with the timer value and, the device whose timer value expires first may assume a role as authenticator.

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